Guide questions:

1.) The calculated deflection was greater/lesser than that of the computed deflection. As we can
see in our data, all of the trials for both constant distance and constant force showed that all the
computed deflection for the given simple beam were lesser/greater by a relatively large value to
that of the measured deflection.

2.) As the we apply a certain force at the midspan of the beam, it deflects by a certain value, which
is the delfection. The deflection varies as the load, dimensions of the beam, the location of
loads, and the type of material. The deflection formula -------- shows that the application of force
at the midspan causes a certain amount of deflection.

Analysis

The experiment is about demonstrating the defelction on a simple beam. By analyzing the deflection
formula, we can see that deflection is dependent on the load and its location, dimensions of the beam,
and the type of material. The experiment is divided into two parts, which are constant force and
constant location. In each parts, we did three trials in which we measure the deflection on the beam as
we apply varying forces for part 1 and as we move the location of the constant force applied.

In our data, it is shown that the measured and computed values for each trial have a relatively large
difference. This results to a high percent difference. For constant location, we have an average percent
difference of ----. For constant force, we have an average percent difference of -----

Conclusion

The experiment was a success because we have demonstrated and measured deflections in a
simple beam with varying force, and with varying location. The objective of the experiment was
achieved because we have determined the expected deformation on a simple beam and we were able
to compare it with the actual or measured deflection.

The reason why the percent difference was high on all the trials is due to the beam. Since the
deflection is inversely proportional modulus of elasticity, the measured deflection was smaller
compared to that of computed deflection. This is because the scale beam in the laboratory was already
for used several times, and the repetitive application of heavy loads might affect the modulus of
elasticity of the scale beam, :- meaning the actual modulus of elasticity might be gr-:
Reflection:

I learned that there are several factors that might affect the deflection of a beam. Before, I only
thought that only the loads can affect deflection but after gathering the data for the experiment, I
learned that the location of the loads, the dimension of the beam, and the type of material of the beam
also affects the deflection.

I recommend that in order for the percent difference to be minimized, the type of scale beam
used in the laboratory should be in good condition, so that the modulus of elasticity used in the
computed deflection will be correct value, thus leading to a precise deflection for both measured and
computed.